I Can Give You House2014-06-28T17:40:54Zhttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/feed/atom/WordPressAndershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257942014-06-27T17:42:52Z2014-06-27T17:42:52ZAlready lost deep within a retro fantasy land, Da Tweekaz have brought Pegboard Nerds’ “Hero” into a full kandi-coated rave. Hard and bright, this is classic warehouse music. Less aggressive than its parent track, the spin off rages with excessive amounts of euphoria. Synths reach the heavens and reverse bass shakes the floor. Hero will […]]]>

Already lost deep within a retro fantasy land, Da Tweekaz have brought Pegboard Nerds’ “Hero” into a full kandi-coated rave. Hard and bright, this is classic warehouse music. Less aggressive than its parent track, the spin off rages with excessive amounts of euphoria. Synths reach the heavens and reverse bass shakes the floor. Hero will lift you up no matter where you are.

Norwegian Hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz reached the DJ Mag Top 100 in 2012 and 2013 and should at least be known by all hardstyle fans. Fellow Norwegians Pegboard Nerds are known to thrash furiously from hard bass growls to melodic vocal trap, and are one of our acts to see at Electric Forest this year.

Download Da Tweekaz ‘Guitar Hero’ mix of “Hero” for free below and check out Pegboard Nerds tonight on the Tripolee stage if you’re headed in Rothbury.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257872014-06-28T17:40:54Z2014-06-26T06:21:37ZWilkinson joins Ed Sheeran and Pharrell in the fast lane with his latest remix. The London producer trips up the twangy pop hop “Sing” before doubling up the tempo with a few vocal loops, sending the track cooing into a new found state of drum n bass enlightenment. “We found love in a local rave” […]]]>

Wilkinson joins Ed Sheeran and Pharrell in the fast lane with his latest remix. The London producer trips up the twangy pop hop “Sing” before doubling up the tempo with a few vocal loops, sending the track cooing into a new found state of drum n bass enlightenment. “We found love in a local rave” the track cries out more appropriately than ever.

We just caught Wilkinson at the Tripolee stage at Electric Forest on Friday where he spun up an intense mix, quickly rebuilding the departed crowd from the previous performer.

Have a listen to Wilkinson’s “Sing” remix below, and don’t forget to check out his chart-topping album Lazers Not Includedbefore version 2.0 drops in August.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257802014-06-27T17:44:17Z2014-06-21T16:49:40ZIt’s officially summer, so that girl in #Selfie can finally shut up. Better yet, Diplo and Grandtheft have dialed up the heat to feverish levels. The two scorch the twinkling pianos and summer-sun synths into a five-alarm trap inferno. You might escape drop one, but nothing will prepare you for the second. The release arrives […]]]>

It’s officially summer, so that girl in #Selfie can finally shut up. Better yet, Diplo and Grandtheft have dialed up the heat to feverish levels.

The two scorch the twinkling pianos and summer-sun synths into a five-alarm trap inferno. You might escape drop one, but nothing will prepare you for the second.

The release arrives with two other “Summer” remixes – one from R3hab & Ummet Ozcan and the other from twoloud. The former mixes in the expected electro waves, but twoloud’s progressive ballad is the other notable remix here. In fact, it may be the most unique of the three, even if it’s apt to cause fewer riots than Diplo & Grandtheft’s scorcher. Twoloud’s somewhat-throwback progressive trance is a perfect fit for the track, leaving you in a warm bliss will linger long after the season’s end.

No matter how you choose to kick-off the summer, these remixes will have you covered. Stream below and pick them up on Beatport.

]]>1Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257342014-06-26T06:22:46Z2014-06-17T13:07:20ZNeon and nature have united again to form one of the most vibrant (extra)sensory experiences on the planet and perhaps beyond. Electric Forest has returned for its fourth straight year despite rumors to the contrary (not that anyone was fooled – the festival is completely sold out). Pulsating with iconic producers and musicians, the four-day […]]]>

Neon and nature have united again to form one of the most vibrant (extra)sensory experiences on the planet and perhaps beyond. Electric Forest has returned for its fourth straight year despite rumors to the contrary (not that anyone was fooled – the festival is completely sold out).

Pulsating with iconic producers and musicians, the four-day Michigan camping festival intertwines massive amounts of diverse art and collective projects to form an organically vibrant utopia.

So cheers if you have a ticket, and start planning for next year if you don’t. Here’s who you can expect, what you can discover, and how to find those secret parties hidden deep within the glowing trees.

MUSIC

Steve Angello, Zedd, Zeds Dead, The Glitch Mob, Andy C, Cash Cash, Bro Safari, GTA and several other iconic names like Cut Copy, Lauryn Hill, Aloe Blacc, and Moby will be massive no doubt. But the Forest is all about discovery. We’ve done the hard work of exploring the entire lineup to uncover the best unknowns and rising talents so you can be ahead of the trends at the best shows.

Anna Lunoe

As you may have heard, Anna Lunoe is a “midnight thriller”. And she is on fire right now. Her new single “Bass Drum Dealer (B.D.D)”, released and supported by Skrillex last week, shows her more rugged and rambunctious side. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for the Forest.

Cherub

Partying is clearly first-nature from the Nashville duo. From “Doses to Mimosas” they blend pop-hooks with melodic electronic insanity under an effortless guise. Their album “Year of Caprese” was also just released last month. This could be one of the rowdiest shows of the festival.

What So Not

Consisting of the hugely popular Flume and Emoh Instead, What So Not are loudly proclaiming their reason for teaming up – “Because the world needs more bangers”. They live up to the unabashed descriptor, but their delivery has a highly creative and melodic edge which throws a twist with every drop. Rage on.

Maybe he’s too well known for this list, but he’s consistently underestimated. He should be at the top of the bill. His kaleidoscope sound weaves seamlessly between house and progressive pop, and his new track with Jacques Lu Cont is a masterpiece. Do not miss Alex Metric. This will be incredible.

Many more

“Swedish sensation” Jonas Rathsman will be throwing down some house vibes in the Sherwood Forest which should be spectacular, and Kastle is putting his adrenalized house spin on a main stage. If it’s more bass you’re looking for, the epicenter is likely to be Pegboard Nerds, especially notable given that their brilliant track “Coffins” with Misterwives was released earlier this year. To mix things up, we highly advise checking out the up-and-coming group Emerson Jay for some bright indie dance, or indie electro gem Poolside. Check out the full lineup for more.

SECRET PARTIES

The Forest is alive. Life is everywhere. And much of it is not advertised. This is where it pays to be an explorer. You have to travel into the heart of the venue (Sherwood Forest) and venture off the beaten path to find these parties. Some of them are unimaginably surreal – the likes of which you’ve never see before. And we know the way…

SolLun party through time

This goes far beyond anything Hollywood could fashion. The electro-swing prohibition party put on by awesome-collective Jenkstars was wild enough last year, but this year they’re going even further. We’ve been told to expect a fully stocked Western whiskey bar with a fully inhabited 1900s vaudeville theatre. Pour us another round of ‘staches, footstomping, and crowd surfing. Prepare to be transported – both mentally and physically. This is unlike anything you’ve ever been a part of.

Silent Disco secret set

You won’t hear this party booming so take note. You have to make a trek through the glowing Sherwood Forest once again and keep an eye out for a blanketed canopy with a stack of headphones. Put them on and the silence ends. Last year featured a surprise set by Passion Pit. Who will it be this year?

Dome of Dance

The battle for the wildest foot in the Forest will definitely be a sight worth watching. Follow the battle paint and spiritual costumes towards the wicker Geodesic dome in Sherwood Forest Thursday and Friday for semifinals, and Saturday for the championship. Dance-offs start at 7pm.

Saturday Haturday

Be in-the-know Satuday and throw on your maddest hat. Feel free to glam it up at the Sherwood Forest Art Bar as well. If you don’t own a madhat, several vendors will be around to provide them.

ART

Electric Forest is saturated with creativity which materializes through its various artistic projects and opportunities. You can check out prints from numerous independent artists, visualize the collective energy from the festival on a 15-foot suspended cube with “a matrix of over 7,000 programmable LEDs”, or visit the The Art Bar if you have the urge to get crafty (with so much influence in the air, it’s going to hit you rather quickly).

Keeping with the festival’s commitment to community, you will even receive a 3D lenticular poster created by Phil Lewis for donating 20 non-perishable food items through the not-for-profit organization Conscious Alliance.

SEE YOU THERE!

Electric Forest prides itself on being an Earth-friendly, communal experience and it continuously surprises us by building stronger connections with its worldwide Foresters every year. There is nothing quite like it. VICEMagazine echoes our opinion from last year and calls it ”an amazing example of how music and festivals can change one’s outlook on life”. From epic performances to extravagant parties to the 15-foot art cube, this major festival is all about connecting with the “small” experiences in life. Not to mention enjoying them with your friends. All tens of thousands of them.

Visit www.electricforestfestival.com for more info, follow us on Facebook for festival-related updates, and check back for our official coverage.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257232014-06-21T16:50:09Z2014-06-14T23:36:39ZPrincipal Dean may be unknown by most, but his masterful craftsmanship is matched by few. Similarly, his brand new release “Ocean’s Deep” is well ahead of its time, and possibly a taste of the future of soul music – with a bite. The title of the track is well fitting as Mr. Dean uses layer upon […]]]>

Principal Dean may be unknown by most, but his masterful craftsmanship is matched by few. Similarly, his brand new release “Ocean’s Deep” is well ahead of its time, and possibly a taste of the future of soul music – with a bite.

The title of the track is well fitting as Mr. Dean uses layer upon layer of bass, strings, and soulful vocal loops, all pulling slightly differently at your emotions. Everything works together to form a new sound that sounds little like anything else in all of music right now.

The Burlington, VA VT producer consistently throws down electro house funk, often sprinkled with emotional soul samples. Not that he’s one-dimensional at all – he ironically removed all the soul from Kanye West’s “Bound 2″ and replaced it with a dark, tech house vibe. His website bio sums him up nicely, “Principal Dean’s music rests beyond categorization while staying curiously relevant.” Well said.

“Ocean’s Deep” is released off Symbols Recordings, from similarly-crafty bass artist Kastle. Principal Dean isn’t on tour currently, but Kastle will be at Electric Forest Saturday, June 28th so we highly recommend checking that out if you’re lucky enough to have tickets. Listen to “Ocean’s Deep” below and download on Beatport or iTunes.

(Original photo of cropped image above by Nicholas Galante)

]]>2Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=257012014-06-17T13:07:46Z2014-06-13T19:23:33ZPure, sweaty and full of energy, “Don’t Give Up” arrives from deep within the heart of EDM. The infectious track bounces melodic vocal arrangements over a grooving bassline, but it’s the dirty, tech edge that will really grab you. It grinds away at the line between grime and groove until there’s nothing left but dancefloor dust. […]]]>

Pure, sweaty and full of energy, “Don’t Give Up” arrives from deep within the heart of EDM.

The infectious track bounces melodic vocal arrangements over a grooving bassline, but it’s the dirty, tech edge that will really grab you. It grinds away at the line between grime and groove until there’s nothing left but dancefloor dust. My Digital Enemy continues to be a staple of the house music resurgence, but “Don’t Give Up” showcases their ability to unify fans from across the electronic spectrum.

A testament to their cross-genre appeal, the UK house duo has gained recent support from some of the most influential names in music. Steve Angello released “La Bruja” on X Recordings in February, Pete Tong threw down “Change” and “Shamen” on his BBC 1 radio show last winter, and Tiësto just featured “Desire Life” on his late-May Club Life podcast. This all comes off the heels of several highly successful 2013 releases including “Wrong” which sat atop the Beatport House chart for six straight weeks.

Check out the exclusive ICGYH premiere of “Don’t Give Up” below, and pick it up on June 30th.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256802014-06-14T23:36:59Z2014-06-09T22:00:12Z“Starkillers’ electrifying new track makes a bold statement that’s set to spark a whole new wave of production on the artist’s brand new label. “Silence”, or lack thereof, is a burst of empowerment. A jolt of high voltage synths and strong vocals. It’s classic, driving electro with a modern burst of progression. Alicia Madison yells out “I’m not a […]]]>

“Starkillers’ electrifying new track makes a bold statement that’s set to spark a whole new wave of production on the artist’s brand new label.

“Silence”, or lack thereof, is a burst of empowerment. A jolt of high voltage synths and strong vocals. It’s classic, driving electro with a modern burst of progression. Alicia Madison yells out “I’m not a warrior but I’m stronger than your words [...] Gotta keep moving forward, you’re gonna hear me when I call… when the silence breaks.” The strong message reinforces the amplified synths, creating a liberating track storming with energy.

The release is the first from Starkillers’ brand new label Brawla Records. Like the debut track, the label strives to be an independent voice within the culture. And they’re looking for new artists begging to be heard.

“Brawla is for me and it’s for you,” Starkillers notes, “it’s for every person who has fought for an opinion, or a right. Brawla really represents my life and the constant fight I have endured to stay relevant in the ever changing music industry. I want to fight, I want to Brawl. I’m not another DJ launching a label just because that’s what is expected now. I’m launching Brawla because I can’t expect anyone else in this world to fight for me as hard as I can for myself. If I help a few artists start their fights as well, then all the bigger the Brawla Club becomes.”

Check out the ICGYH exclusive premiere of “Silence” below and submit your demos to the label at info@brawlarecords.com (Soundcloud links or attachments only. No download links).”

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256722014-06-13T19:24:30Z2014-06-07T00:57:50ZClose your eyes, let the sun soak in, and embrace the euphoria. The upcoming track from Estonian producer Syn Cole is an anthem for you summer. “Bright Lights” breezes along guitar licks and progressive synths, the lethargic vocals in no rush to escape the carefree moment crafted by the 24 year-old producer. The production is […]]]>

Close your eyes, let the sun soak in, and embrace the euphoria. The upcoming track from Estonian producer Syn Cole is an anthem for you summer.

“Bright Lights” breezes along guitar licks and progressive synths, the lethargic vocals in no rush to escape the carefree moment crafted by the 24 year-old producer. The production is reminiscent of Swedish House Mafia and Avicii but more subdued, choosing to chill behind shades rather than make a huge splash. Syn Cole, of course, is no stranger to Avicii, remixing “Hey Brother” and releasing his own singles, “Miami 82″ and “April”, on LE7ELS last year.

Laidback progressive house for a warm summer day… hard to argue with that. Listen below and be ready to download when it lands June 17th.

]]>0Alexhttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256572014-06-09T23:21:10Z2014-06-02T02:22:09Z It’s that time of year again…hundreds of unknown producers around the USA are hustling, trying to make a name for themselves by winning a timeslot at America’s premier electronic music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. There were over 400 total entries, and although difficult, we managed to narrow down our favorite entries to […]]]>

It’s that time of year again…hundreds of unknown producers around the USA are hustling, trying to make a name for themselves by winning a timeslot at America’s premier electronic music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. There were over 400 total entries, and although difficult, we managed to narrow down our favorite entries to a list of 4.

BlackGummy

From LA, BlackGummy is one of the strongest entries in the entire contest. The mix is a vibrant electro house set of unreleased originals, collabs and mashups. Having been trained by none other than Steve Duda (BSOD), we expect nothing less than a really refined sound. The best tracks were “Lullabye” - a bold, shiny, bass-ey, electro house track as well as “Deep Bounce”,w/ Louis Vive, which is a sick, groovy, futuristic take on the electro sound we all know and love.

Another standout contestant, Goliath, out of the San Francisco Bay Area, threw down a very diverse set including some of his unreleased originals, collaborations, mashups, and classics. The standout tracks of the mix were his originals “My Name” which is a funky take on big room house with hints of deadmau5, Skrillex, & Wolfgang Gartner, and “Supersonic”, w/ BlackGummy, which is a dubstep-infused electro heater kind of like what BSOD and Knife Party would sound like if they had an audio baby. We can’t wait until these are released and hope to see him drop these tunes at EDC.

Bridging the gap between future, trap, and big room, Goshfather & Jinco made a very impressive mix full of originals and bootlegs. The best track on this mix is their original “KilaKali” which is a filthy next level future-trap track that is guaranteed to make your booty shake. Keep your eye out for these guys – they are sick.

For our final favorite, we present LA house duo “Louis Vive” (formerly known as Blastranauts), whose music sounds like a fusion between pop, deep house, melbourne bounce mixed with that classic LA banger sound. The vibe of this mix is fast paced and diverse, exhibiting their production skills as well as their technical ability in the live realm as dj’s. The standout tracks in this mix are the unreleased tracks “Deep Bounce” (as I already mentioned before, it’s just too good not to mention again), and the opener “Downbeat”, feat. Gavrielle”, which is a groovy tune that showcases the vocals of up-and-coming LA singer Gavrielle.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256462014-06-07T00:58:17Z2014-05-25T00:12:05ZAtari on the dancefloor. Wolfgang Gartner & Popeska break down some blips at the disco with their introductory new track. Behind a funky groove and Daft Punk vocals, the pair proudly state “We Are the Computers” - as if they were fooling anybody. The track works its way into the rhythm early and keeps things moving […]]]>

Atari on the dancefloor. Wolfgang Gartner & Popeska break down some blips at the disco with their introductory new track. Behind a funky groove and Daft Punk vocals, the pair proudly state “We Are the Computers” - as if they were fooling anybody. The track works its way into the rhythm early and keeps things moving on a light, but steady pace.

Popeska is continuing to assert himself as one of the more intriguing artists making electronic music right now. His euphoric tracks feel genuine and are well composed, often complemented by vocals which end up working their way creatively into the beat. Though he’s no stranger to any subgenre, his most recent progressive house blends are the bread and butter. Powered by a majestic childlike wonder, “Heart of Glass” floats along soft vocals from Denny White before shooting off towards the stars on a soulful drop. You may also remember his name form the empowering “The New Kings” featuringLuciana, or when he worked with Cadets on the adrenalized dreamhouse release “One More Night”. If you’ve been sleeping on him this whole time, it’s time to wake up.

Check out Popeska with Wolfgang Gartner and Conro live tonight (May 24) at Avalon Hollywoodat 9:30pm PT. Tickets are available at the box office. In the meantime, download “We Are the Computers” for free below.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256362014-06-02T02:23:13Z2014-05-18T16:48:14ZNERO has re-emerged. Their new single shrouded by mysterious dark shadows, but with an undeniable desire for the dance floor. Set within the sounds of a dystopian future, “Satisfy” seems to echo off the cold walls of a steel mill. The desperate vocals breaking free for mere moments, leaving it up to the listener to […]]]>

NERO has re-emerged. Their new single shrouded by mysterious dark shadows, but with an undeniable desire for the dance floor.

Set within the sounds of a dystopian future, “Satisfy” seems to echo off the cold walls of a steel mill. The desperate vocals breaking free for mere moments, leaving it up to the listener to craft their own interpretation of the structured electronic track. This secrecy allows it to develop a more personal connection while still giving it the power to take over a big crowd.

Anyway you hear it, NERO has certainly proved the ability to bring mainstream life to electronic music’s cold, dark side. Listen below and download now on Beatport and iTunes.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=256242014-05-25T00:12:27Z2014-05-14T04:16:27ZWow. What the hell was that? AWE’s new bootleg takes off where Astronomar abandoned ship and, well… takes off. Far, far away. Not only has the fashionably simple original been abducted and experimented on, it now seems to be enjoying it – fully embracing its retro space age spin. A complete transformation – devoid of […]]]>

Not only has the fashionably simple original been abducted and experimented on, it now seems to be enjoying it – fully embracing its retro space age spin. A complete transformation – devoid of its vocal soul. A dirty, winding, warped, funhouse of a track. “Going deep” certainly now an understatement.

The bootleg continues what’s been a tour-bizarre for the 19 year-old producer who dropped a funky-tribal house mix on BBC not long ago. This is in line with the producer’s brilliant Knocks remix but a far “AWE my God”-cry from the previously released “Crystals” original.

AWE is mixing up some of the most unique sounds in the scene right now, and definitely adding some much needed character. The producer recently noted via Twitter“I don’t have a fridge in the apt yet so no milk so I been drinking my coffee black and I like it actually sorry pointless tweet ily”.

You won’t know where you are, where you were, or where you came from after taking a ride with AWE. Wax Motif & Neoteric will surely be the last thing on your mind. Watch out for the soaring eagles. “Get no sleep” …

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=255912014-05-18T16:48:48Z2014-05-10T21:37:11Z Like his music, dBerrie has had a “bang-out” rise to popularity. Progressing from one drop to the next, he’s DJ’d for Diddy, Kanye, and parties “Paris Hilton would probably be seen at”. He even survived an attack by Britney Spears “in full Lindsay Lohan mode”. Every set and production just a continuation of a […]]]>

Like his music, dBerrie has had a “bang-out” rise to popularity. Progressing from one drop to the next, he’s DJ’d for Diddy, Kanye, and parties “Paris Hilton would probably be seen at”. He even survived an attack by Britney Spears “in full Lindsay Lohan mode”. Every set and production just a continuation of a peak-time that started way back when MySpace was a thing. And then there’s David Berrie. A guy whose teacher was YouTube, and whose studio consists of old doors and piano stands.

“Anyone who listens to dBerrie would probably hate David Berrie” he says with a laugh, “they’re complete opposites”.

His beginnings may not sound the most humble, but his soft-spoken, personable demeanor quickly strip any glam and glitter that may have rubbed off from any high-profile parties or Britney Spears incidents (more later). Speaking out from the sun under the shade of his New York hotel, he discussed the turbulent state of the culture and the impact of celebrity DJs from a genuinely unique perspective.

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So how did all this begin?

I went to BU (Boston University). I was a freshman and I left after freshman year. I went for general studies at that time. I just decided I wanted to pursue music because I was touring with open format and I just wanted to be in the city so I was like, if I want to go to school I can always go back. So I said fuck it.

When I went to college, I was doing electronic music and no one would really hire me to play those records. So that’s what really turned me into an open format DJ – because I wanted to play these parties for my friends. And that went on for a few years to the point where I’m touring. Then I signed with Ultra records which really was the kind of basis for which I stopped everything open format.

I took three years to teach myself how to produce, going through all these YouTube videos. No schooling, but just locking myself away from my friends. I spent three years just honing these skills and then I did this one remix for Gotye, “Somebody That I Used to Know”, which was a while ago and that was the first record that I really got support from. Fedde ended up playing it at the Ultra main stage which was pretty crazy. I had never even had like – that was like a huge motivation, and I realized everything was real. Then two weeks later we shared a gig in New York. He was like, “Dope. Send me tracks,” so I sent him tracks and there it is. I put in the effort to learn as much as I could and not have a social life. It was a difficult transition period but it paid off.

What was it like to play for these celebrity open-format shows?

Ahh, very like, ha, how would I describe it? Let’s say it was like a party Paris Hilton would probably be seen at. Anything you would typically find at a bottle service place. A lot of egos in the room, people aren’t facing the DJ… but it was always like that. There’s some cool places but for the most part, if you want to sum it up in the worst perspective, that’s what it was, haha. I mean, I wasn’t completely doing top 40 – I did some different parties and ended up getting noticed from people like Puffy. I ended up doing a lot of work for him his white party, and doing parties for Kanye and all these cool things. So there’s a lot of mix. You can meet a lot of people in the vortex of people spending money.

Is there one strange celebrity story that stands out from these events?

Oh, I have a perfect one! Ok, this one time I was playing at Tenjune and this was like, right in the midst of when Britney Spears shaved her head. She was in the booth with me, and this was like right before her album dropped – when MySpace was still huge just to give you the era. She was in the booth with me and like, just… full Lindsay Lohan mode, like basically just gone – and she’s like touching me and putting her beads on me and all this stuff. Just groping and being extra… And it ended up on Page Six. This is right before her album and I have never experienced such a flow of traffic. My MySpace blew up. I had like, a thousand messages from Brittany Spears fans, haha, just asking me like – news reporters asking me like, all these different things about what happened, about the album… it was wild. It was crazy, haha.

You played during Miami Music Week this spring, what was your favorite part about being down there?

I think the coolest party I played was this new club Eleven. It’s like a 24/7 strip club. They play seven days a week which is pretty wild – I don’t know how that works, haha. It was rockin’ during the party I played. I also got to see other people play which was cool. Actually, Solomun was really sick at Space. I really thought that was a really cool vibe.

Speaking of being in Miami, Ultra has been approved to return, but only after opposition from the mayor and a city commissioner who said locals are harassed by “people who want to be friendly in excess”. What do you make of this whole situation?

It’s funny ‘cause I had an apartment that was right across from um.. [speaking over car horns in background] …Ultra this past year with a bunch of my buddies. I took over an apartment literally that was across the street. First hand I can kinda like – I know if you actually live there it’s not that bad a situation. You can go out and sell your place for like a week for like eight grand sometimes.

Miami is Miami. It’s not like Ohio, where people can really say this is crazy, ha. I mean, you live in Miami, so you really shouldn’t be saying much about the noise that’s only gonna be for like, a week. But yeah it’s part of the Miami culture and part of the culture of electronic dance music. And to take that away would be like taking away a huge landmark. I mean, I think it’s important. And even if they did take away Ultra, I still think it would go on. You can’t really fight people – the tradition, you know?

What do you think about the increase in incidents within electronic music?

The amount of, I think, people partying and the amount of festivals that go on, it’s inevitable that you’re gonna have people – casualties and things. I mean, I think everyone does their best, but it’s always up to the partiers on how hard their gonna go and how responsible they’re gonna be, you know? It’s definitely not the organizer’s fault. They do everything they can. It’s gonna happen and it’s terrible that it does happen. You have to communicate to the partiers to be responsible. It’s nothing the event organizers can do all the time. It always comes down to the person when it comes down to it, you know?

Miami is a definitely a big place for electronic music, but you got your start playing at much smaller venues. How has that transition been?

Yeah I think the whole scene in general has shifted too. Not just what I was doing. When I was doing open format celebrity parties – 80s hip hop, whatever…Vegas-style – I was resident for Tao for two years and I was going there every two weeks. And electronic music was always there but it wasn’t as mainstream. That was kind of like the DJ AM era and thankfully it’s changed obviously. Everyone finally realized it’s about the music and it’s a good thing. What I learned from the bottle service open format era is that, that stuff really isn’t what matters. And it’s kind of coming back in a way towards like, ha, everyone’s cool with the festivals but now all the bottle music places are almost cheapening the scene because all the bottle bars that were listening to that open format music are listening to EDM so, in return like, you see places like Vegas – like Hakkasan - making like these huge DJs sort of down to these kind of commercial standards in a way. So it’s kind of cheapening the scene as well.

Your alias dBerrie seems to put out mostly electro house tracks, but there is of course David Berrie too. He used to release pure, deep house. What happened to David Berrie and the house tunes?

It’s difficult. I mean like, as an artist I like different things, you know? I think it’s important to do what you love, even if it means you’re not touring for it. David Berrie you know – when I go out, I don’t normally go to EDM events. I love going to underground events. And ever since I went to Ibiza the first time – I think I was 20… 21 – that changed my life and what I like and music-wise, and it broadened my taste. I finished actually four this year – David Berrie tracks. I’m just gonna put it out ‘cause I love to do it and you know, it’s great. I found, which was a surprise to me, that Carl Cox put out a David Berrie track as his first track on the 2013 recap which was pretty sick. It’s just a balance. Sometimes you can’t just do one genre. You know, it’s just about what you love and satisfying that.

Touring for David Berrie I kind of just do low key, but I think in the future I’ll probably – once I extend my catalog of tracks – I think for sure there’ll be a lot more touring going on. But right now [David Berrie] is pretty much just in New York, for my friends and what not.

I think that dBerrie’s got his pocket, which is the bang-out, festival, main-hours, peak time. And Dave Berrie is more intimate, kind of underground and a little bit more like after-hours kind of vibe. They’re completely opposites which is why I love it, ‘cause it’s like you get both sides, you know? I know that anyone who listens to the dBerrie, unless you’re really unique, anyone that listens to dBerrie would probably hate David Berrie, haha. And the other way around. Or just not understand him.

What’s your production process for creating originals?

Every process is different. If it’s a melodic track, I’ll probably start with the breakdown – with the melody – and pull out the piano and just come up with a four bar progression. If it’s gonna be like an electro, hard track, I’ll probably just go find different sounds and try and find that one sound that’s gonna be the focal point. It’s always about finding the focal point that makes the track. So it’s either gonna be that electro sound, or it’s gonna be the progression. And if it’s gonna be an underground track, maybe it’s the baselines or the drums. But there’s no kind of template or formula to do it. The way I work I have the studio in my apartment. It’s very unofficial. Everything’s pretty much on what I’ve made, and it’s like on a door, on piano stands – everything’s makeshift. So the way I work is very untraditional. and whatever works kind of works. There’s no right way to do something, and I’m positive the way I’m doing it is probably wrong. I don’t know half the stuff that I’m doing, haha. But they way I look at it is that if you can make believe that the track sounds good, and you can fool people into thinking the track sounds good, then you win, haha. So whatever it takes, use the tools to do that, you know?

You’ve talked about playing for celebrities and having Britney Spears “interact” with you. Can you see becoming a big celebrity yourself? Say Tiësto for example?

It’s funny you ask that. In a way I… Well, it’s a different story. Like Tiësto is a huge machine and every artist is different. For instance – Deadmau5. Also massive, but does things differently than Tiësto, you know? So everyone does their career their own way. So yeah if I was hugely successful like Tiësto that’d be great, but I don’t think it’d be all on the same lines as how he’s doing his things, you know? You gotta kind of hold your own integrity to how you operate, and how you do your social media, and how you choose what tracks you do and what remixes you do. Just as long as you’re not trying to sell yourself out to just get as many followers or whatever.

So what sets you apart?

I just don’t want to fall in the trap of like, what a lot of people hate on EDM for right now, you know? Whether it’s the same sound, or same style. I always want to keep it different and interesting and inspiring because, I feel like there’s a lot of stuff, especially now, that’s kind of making the scene a little less inspiring and I’d rather wait to put out a dope track, than put out three mediocre tracks that sound – that would be successful or whatever but really isn’t pushing it or anything. It’s not about keeping the numbers up, it’s about quality over quantity.

Speaking of different styles and being unique, what non-electronic artist you think people should be paying attention to?

You know what, this guy who is really sick who I’m trying to work on a remix for, and I found out about him because I was in London playing with Fedde actually at Ministry of Sound. I was at my hotel room and was just putting on BBC and I heard this song and it had amazing vocals. The guy sounded exactly like Coldplay, and I actually hit him up afterwards to remix his track. He’s from Chicago. His name is Andrew Belle. His voice is amazing and the production of a lot of his tracks is amazing – really cool. The track I’m working on now is called “The Enemy”, but the one I heard in London was “Pieces”. I mean he’s not even that big in the grand scheme of things… for the amount of talent he has, he should be huge but… he really was, really really dope. So check that out.

Another band, I Shazamed some track that I heard, and it was just some Brooklyn indie band called Blue Foundation. I ended up doing a remix for them. It’s on my Soundcloud. They have awesome stuff too.

You’re playing at Surrender in Vegas (5/10) this weekend, what other plans do you have in store the rest of the year?

Lots of studio time. The next thing that’s coming out is a remix for “Knock You Out”, that new Bingo Players’ single. And I finished a new track called “Amp”. I posted a little preview on Instagram for that in March. I’m also working on a remix for Ellie Goulding – “Beating Heart” – it’s a sick track I love. And this Andrew Belle remix hopefully will be done soon. And yeah, just playing all over.

Don’t miss the never before released David Berrie track “Everywhere” below. From his unreleased archives (until now), the summery track incorporates a dangerously addictive Fleetwood Mac sample and throwback house vibes, proving again his versatility and laidback attitude. We’re thrilled he finally brought this one to light after previewing it a few years ago. Download it below exclusively at ICGYH, and see dBerrie live at Surrender in Las Vegas Saturday, May 10th with Morgan Page. Tickets still available.

Listen to more dBerrie via Soundcloud and pick up his music on Beatport and iTunes. Full list of tour dates at www.dberrie.com.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=255822014-05-14T04:16:52Z2014-05-06T03:08:22ZWhile many artists stick to the surface, scared to traverse the dark, unpopulated void that comes with exploration, Detroit’s Claude VonStroke rules the trenches. Trenches filled with funky basslines and unusual, exotic samples. Once experienced by few, Justin Jay is bringing it all to light. Removed from its natural environment by the LA tech house […]]]>

While many artists stick to the surface, scared to traverse the dark, unpopulated void that comes with exploration, Detroit’s Claude VonStroke rules the trenches. Trenches filled with funky basslines and unusual, exotic samples. Once experienced by few, Justin Jay is bringing it all to light.

Removed from its natural environment by the LA tech house Dirtybird, “Sugar & Cinnamon” is a standout on the dancefloor. Dressed up with a new tempo, rolling hi hats, and bouncing vocal samples, this remix will turn heads no matter where it’s played. Not often do you get something of this quality to move to.

The original track featuring Barry Drift comes from VonStroke’s Urban Animal album released last fall on Dirtybird Records. The album won’t appeal to as many as this “Sugar & Cinnamon” remix, but that rarity makes it all the more alluring. Find it here, and download the remix on Beatport.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=255692014-05-10T21:37:32Z2014-05-02T06:45:03ZEvery once and a while it’s good to just get away. And every once and a while you experience something so moving it’s hard to go back. New British pair The Slow Revolt are about as far from formula as it gets, and they’re creating a whole new movement. Like the soft glow from a […]]]>

Every once and a while it’s good to just get away. And every once and a while you experience something so moving it’s hard to go back. New British pair The Slow Revolt are about as far from formula as it gets, and they’re creating a whole new movement.

Like the soft glow from a lingering fire, their sound radiates an organic, unassuming warmth. The inevitable fallout from the over-popularized extravagance of today’s brazenly artificial landscape. To this effect, The Slow Revolt are fashionably post-modern. Post-kandi. Post-molly. Post-EDM. It’s almost as if they’re paying homage to a great genre that once was.

“Never Get Close” is the latest single from the pair which continues to slow burn through time under detuned synths, faded guitars, and cozy vocals. Taking their debut “The Dark Matter EP” into consideration, it’s clear they’ve just started defining a brilliant new age in music. They might go unnoticed at first, existing only as the sun sets in the far reaches of the countryside, but they’ll draw people in soon enough. Their sound is inescapable. Download “Never Get Close” while you can.

]]>0Andershttp://www.icangiveyouhouse.com/?p=255592014-05-20T06:26:26Z2014-04-29T03:46:06ZDubstep is definitely dead. And he’s sounding more alive than ever. Zomboy’s new track “Survivors” with MUST DIE! might very well refer to the post-apocalyptic world in which the masses have succumbed to electro house hysteria (for better or worse). But if any rawr or yaaa remained dormant, there’s no question who is giving it […]]]>

Dubstep is definitely dead. And he’s sounding more alive than ever. Zomboy’s new track “Survivors” with MUST DIE! might very well refer to the post-apocalyptic world in which the masses have succumbed to electro house hysteria (for better or worse). But if any rawr or yaaa remained dormant, there’s no question who is giving it rise.

Thrashing wildly off the popular rasta-infused “Here to Stay” last year, the ex-sound engineer from Britain continues to intensify. Similarly, his offbeat co-producer ” MUST DIE! digs 6-feet deep to find his darker, more hardcore side after noting Shania Twain as an influence previously (turn up the volume to hear the similarities). Together, they sound the warning sirens, proceeding to embrace the metal on destroyed electric guitar builds and increasingly intense drops. All well deserving of caution.

Both Zomboy and MUST DIE! have more creative releases than “Survivors” in their respective repertoires, but few tracks are this awakening. Download it for free while you can here.